99ncxj Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 I built some bumpers for a friends XJ this week. The rear really doesn't apply to MJ guys, but the front would be a direct bolt on. Whatcha think?
MiNi Beast Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 did you bolt it to the stock mounts for the rear as well? Looks good though, different on the rear but good concept that will work. I like the front for sure. :yes:
99ncxj Posted August 2, 2009 Author Posted August 2, 2009 yea, its kind of hard to see in the pics, but there is a 4x6 1/4" steel plate on each side where the stock bumper mounted. so you have those 8 bolts, the lower kickers going to the hitch, and both side brace pieces that go to the frame.
camjeep3 Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 i liked yours when i first saw it. i think the mj would look goodwith one. also i have been contemplating trimming my flares, care to give a helping hand? ( i want someone who knows what they are doing helping ;)
99ncxj Posted August 3, 2009 Author Posted August 3, 2009 bring it by sometime and we'll cut it up. You still going to get that tool box? You want one of these for your MJ?
camjeep3 Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 tool box no. bumper.... want oh yes. need/afford, well thats a different story.
pitbull4x4 Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 You did a good job on those bumbers. I think they would look good on a MJ also.
COMANCHE45 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 NICE WORK!!! How much for a front bumper? And how much for just a set of rear mount brackets so I can build my own?? I have an 88 Manche so I assume the rear bumpers mount the same way as a Cherokee??
99ncxj Posted August 12, 2009 Author Posted August 12, 2009 the front bumper like the one in the pics is about 500.00 But they are custom made to order so you can make changes as you see fit. The two mounting plates for the rear bumper are just 1/4" steel laser cut with holes for the factory mounting points. Thats why i use the class III hitch to finish tieing it into the jeep. I'm not sure how the MJ rear bumpers attach.
camjeep3 Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 i can swing by when i get my new tires on and you can check out the attachment.... cause i have no idea how they mount to an xj :oops:
cody4359 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 think you need to weld a little better or atleast touch up the welds to look presentable ;)
comanche12 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 now that bumper look alot better than mine when i bought my mj. look more clean and better look compare to mine I'm gonna sell mine asap when i get arb bumper :thumbsup:
mj Mike Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 looks good. what type of tube bender do you use? i use a JD2 model 3 . my front my rear
JeepcoMJ Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 I REALLY like the design, but... I'd lose the weld-on D rings. those are really only handy for hooks, and I hate the clanking/hitting something and screwing them up. plus it's nice to be able to use a clevis to just hook through the loop on the strap and put on. aside from that, I'd either turn the heat up on the welds, or slow down the wire feed. there's a bit much weld on there. not that I'm questioning the quality of the weld, just commenting on the looks...I'm sure there's plenty of penetration there. now, build a rear one for a comanche that ties in higher than the xj's rear hitch and bolts on in place of the MJ rear :P
scobad Posted November 23, 2011 Posted November 23, 2011 Anyone have a bumper like this they are willing to SELL (for the FRONT)?
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